According to reports shared by Kesses Member of Parliament Julius Rutto, Chelangat left Kenya two years ago in search of a better life but now urgently needs to return home for medical treatment.
The MP, deeply moved by her condition, has written to the Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs, Roseline Njogu, appealing for the government’s help to bring her back.
In his letter dated October 13, Rutto explained that Chelangat’s health had deteriorated, leaving her unable to continue working.
Worse still, her employer and the agency that sent her abroad allegedly refused to release her travel documents or pay her salary.
“Frenda’s situation is critical. She cannot travel on her own and has no money for treatment or a flight ticket home. Her family has tried everything but has reached a dead end,” the MP said, urging the government to step in.
Rutto revealed that Chelangat’s mother had approached him during a public event, desperate for assistance after receiving disturbing photos of her daughter appearing tied up and weak.
The MP said he has already written to the Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing’oei and plans to meet him to discuss urgent steps toward her safe return.
He added that every Kenyan working abroad deserves fair treatment and dignity, not pain or abuse.
“We cannot continue to lose our young people to such inhumane conditions in foreign lands. Frenda’s case should be a wake-up call,” he said.
Chelangat’s ordeal mirrors many other stories of Kenyans who have suffered mistreatment in the Middle East.
A report by human rights groups earlier this year revealed that hundreds of migrant workers face exploitation, physical assault, and even sexual violence while serving in private homes.
As efforts to bring her home continue, Rutto called on well-wishers and the government to join hands in ensuring her safe return and recovery.
“She is not just a domestic worker; she is someone’s daughter, sister, and mother,” he emphasized.
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